Switzerland: Durum Wheat Market 2024

Durum Wheat Market Size in Switzerland

The Swiss durum wheat market declined to $X in 2022, dropping by X% against the previous year. Overall, consumption, however, saw a mild downturn. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Durum Wheat Production in Switzerland

In value terms, durum wheat production dropped to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, showed a slight decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when the production volume increased by X%. Durum wheat production peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

In 2022, the average yield of durum wheat in Switzerland expanded slightly to X tons per ha, with an increase of X% against 2021 figures. Overall, the yield continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of X%. As a result, the yield reached the peak level of X tons per ha. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the average durum wheat yield failed to regain momentum. Despite the increased use of modern agricultural techniques and methods, future yield figures may still be impacted by adverse weather conditions.

In 2022, the total area harvested in terms of durum wheat production in Switzerland reduced modestly to X ha, therefore, remained relatively stable against 2021. Overall, the harvested area recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of X%. The durum wheat harvested area peaked at X ha in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the harvested area stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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Durum Wheat Exports

Exports from Switzerland

In 2022, after two years of decline, there was significant growth in shipments abroad of durum wheat, when their volume increased by X% to X tons. In general, exports showed buoyant growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when exports increased by X%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, durum wheat exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Overall, exports recorded a buoyant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Germany (X tons) was the main destination for durum wheat exports from Switzerland, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, durum wheat exports to Germany exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, France (X tons), more than tenfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Germany totaled X%.

In value terms, Germany ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for durum wheat exports from Switzerland, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by France ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Germany totaled X%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average durum wheat export price amounted to $X per ton, shrinking by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price showed a abrupt shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when the average export price increased by X% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was France ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Germany totaled $X per ton.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Belgium (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Durum Wheat Imports

Imports into Switzerland

In 2022, the amount of durum wheat imported into Switzerland dropped to X tons, shrinking by X% compared with the previous year's figure. In general, imports recorded a pronounced downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, durum wheat imports amounted to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Canada (X tons) constituted the largest durum wheat supplier to Switzerland, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, durum wheat imports from Canada exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Slovakia (X tons), fourfold. Austria (X tons) ranked third in terms of total imports with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Canada totaled X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Slovakia (X% per year) and Austria (X% per year).

In value terms, Canada ($X) constituted the largest supplier of durum wheat to Switzerland, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Slovakia ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by Austria, with an X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Canada amounted to X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Slovakia (X% per year) and Austria (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average durum wheat import price amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of X% against the previous year. In general, import price indicated a modest expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, durum wheat import price increased by X% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 an increase of X% against the previous year. The import price peaked in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in years to come.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the countries with the highest prices were Austria ($X per ton) and Spain ($X per ton), while the price for Slovakia ($X per ton) and France ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Slovakia (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

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